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Want to lose weight from 90 kg to 75 kg
I am Zia from UAE, I want to lose weight. Currently my weight is 90 kg. According to my height 5'11" (1.80 m), I should be on 75 kg which I was 2 years before when i came to UAE from Pakistan. I have ...
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3answers
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Will training upper and lower body on separate days have an effect on the other?
If you have a mainly lower body program, like running, and you rest 3 days a week, will training arms on those days have an effect on the running?
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Finding the correct Marathon Pace
Last Sunday on the weekly LSR, I got to talk with a follow runner that was about to run his first Marathon in 2 months time. The subject was how to find the correct Marathon pace, and it turned out ...
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2answers
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Should I reboot Starting Strength program, to get better results?
I had started Starting Strength (SS) on mid January, 2013, and have continued 3 workouts/week since then (I think I missed only 2 workouts when I fell sick in between). But, while introspecting if I ...
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3answers
3k views
Should I do cardio if I want to gain muscle weight and lose fat?
I'm 24, 1,83 cm and 70kg (6ft 0in, 155 lbs). Technically I'm not underweight but I could use some bulk. I have started doing some weight training (about 3 days a week) and I plan to get a personal ...
3
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4answers
165 views
Legs workout and fat loss
I am trying to lose weight and someone told me that working out legs is the best way to lose fat (obviously along with a balanced diet, cardio and good amount of sleep). Is there any truth to this ...
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1answer
83 views
Half pull up for the Lats
Which half of the complete Pull up works the Lats more ?
For eg : If I do the lower half of the pull up will it involve my Lats more OR if I do the upper half of the pull up ?
My problem : I can't ...
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0answers
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balancing on other people [closed]
So the other day I saw two people sorta balancing on one another. Person A was on their back with their feet and hands in the air holding up person B who was sorta moving around on person A's hands / ...
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0answers
14 views
All round complete supplement [closed]
I am newbie to the supplements game but I take multivitamins and fish oil capsules on a daily basis (recommended amount).
I am looking for recommendations on the best all round products (that ...
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2answers
106 views
How (much) can a metabolism slow down?
Always when you read about diets, you also read a warning saying that a too small calorie intake will slow down your metabolism. However, I can't find any sources explaining what exaclty slows down ...
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1answer
176 views
Should I do more reps or take more rest?
Many programs that I've come across (e.g. 100 push up challenge, 7 weeks to 50 pull-ups, etc.) prescribe a minimum rest time between sets and mention that you can take longer breaks if necessary, but ...
6
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1answer
71 views
Can I use my running shoes' seventh eyelets to fix heel slipping?
I recently bought a new pair of running shoes. With this pair, I've noticed that my heel slips up and down ever so slightly as I run in them. I've found a few different pages online that mention ways ...
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8answers
2k views
Is there a best time of the day to exercise?
For weight loss results is there a time of day that is most beneficial to exercise?
12
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2answers
352 views
Is it advantageous to be fit when young?
Let us assume that we have two people. The first person starts exercising at 20 years old and continues to do so for the rest of his life. The second person doesn't exercise in his 20's, but when he ...
5
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1answer
348 views
Drink beer after gym?
I know that it's better don't drink beer before gym. But after gym? Here they claim the following:
Carbon dioxide in beer helps quench the thirst more quickly, while
beer's carbohydrates ...
3
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1answer
152 views
I am skinny, would joining a gym make me skinnier?
I am 17 and I am skinny according to BMI. I am thinking to join a gym to gain muscle and strength.
Some people contradict me saying that I will get even more skinner if I do so. Should I join gym?
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1answer
115 views
Nutrition plan for weight gain
I have been training for nearly 2 years now. I started first at age 15 in gym for about one month but stopped because I didn't know how to train back then.
When I turned 16 I got dumbbells and only ...
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1answer
99 views
Not eating dinner, benefits and detriments?
Google turns up conflicting result for this and that's why I though it best to ask it here. I was told by a friend that not eating dinner will help in losing weight. But then someone else said that ...
2
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2answers
138 views
Is a diet high in fruit as detrimental as one that includes sugary snacks?
I'm currently trying to eat a lot healthier, and to that end I've cut out any sugary snacks - cakes, cookies, chocolate bars, protein bars and so on. I've noticed that I've mostly ended up replacing ...
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3answers
4k views
Why does thick saliva form in your mouth after heavy exercise?
After (or during) heavy excercise (jogging, working out, etc.) I always start to get very thick, heavy saliva building up in my mouth which I really feel like spitting out. Why does this type of ...
2
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0answers
23 views
What should I be looking for in bio monitors?
I recently got an android phone and with the power of technology I hope that added data on how my body is reacting to exercise may give me insights into what my fitness regimen may be missing. What ...
0
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1answer
640 views
Will Musclecore x and Androsolve help bootstrap my fitness routine to lose weight?
Intro/Disclaimer:
I'm quite ignorant about fitness. I don't have a sharp body with 6
packs but I'm not horribly fat, just some belly (1.75m, 72 kg, male, 25yo).
I'd like to have a sharper body and ...
0
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2answers
40 views
How does a chest heart rate monitor work?
I am trying to troubleshoot a new Bluetooth heart rate monitor that is attached to a chest strap. When I try to scan for Bluetooth devices with my computer or Android phone, it does not show up. ...
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0answers
35 views
Best Run/Swim Tracker + HR Fitness Watch [closed]
I've been trying to look at some of these nifty fitness watches on Amazon, but am at a loss as to which ones meet the needs I have. I am a runner and swimmer and would like a watch that has the ...
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0answers
11 views
How much zinc gluconate should I take per day? [closed]
I heard its good for acne and blocking testosterone from turning into estrogen. So I bought some. I want to pretty much OD on it but not die. wutdo?
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2answers
33k views
Stronglifts 5x5: an effective program?
I was recently looking through the Stronglifts 5x5 workout, and I was wondering about its effectiveness. The program has some lofty claims (most do), has a ton of anecdotal evidence supporting it, and ...
3
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0answers
35 views
How to integrate box squat to my weekly leg workout
I'm usually free squatting (8x) and leg pressing (4x)
For a change, and also to see whether I can improve 1-my hip flexors and 2- the bottom part of my squat, I want to include 4x box squatting, ...
2
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3answers
2k views
Can one be on a ketogenic diet and not go to the gym?
I was researching the ketogenic diet and as I understand it, it's basically the same as Atkins except that it allows for a high fat intake. Also, under a ketogenic diet you have days where you 'carb ...
2
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2answers
563 views
Standing Desk is giving me neck and upper back pain
I've had a geekdesk (heigh adjustable desk) for several months, and I've really liked it.
My back feels great. I'm not tired. My legs have adjusted to standing a lot. But recently, my neck and upper ...
2
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1answer
68 views
Does boxing interfere with gaining muscle?
I would like to gain muscle, weight and at the same time be flexible, in good condition, and do competitions in near future in boxing. For that, after the recommendations, I bought the proteins and ...
1
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1answer
81 views
Tracking my diet without insane detail
I'd like to start tracking my diet, with a goal of understanding if I'm eating enough, getting close enough to the right amount of protein, fat, carbs, etc. But, I don't want to spend 10 minutes ...
3
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2answers
110 views
Should I lock out my shoulders at the bottom of a pull up?
When I'm doing pull ups, I try to go all the way down until the arms are straight, but I do not lock out my shoulders. Recently, I thought in order to get a greater ROM, it might be a good idea to ...
4
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1answer
80 views
Cardio: Longer Workout with Lower Heartrate or Shorter Workout with Higher Heartrate?
I have an exercise regimen for muscle building which works fairly well. However, my cardio is not exactly the best and I'd like to burn as many calories as possible with my time alotted.
I have a ...
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3answers
6k views
When I wake up after a two hour nap I feel like I was hit by a truck.
The day of or the day after a gym session I'll often grab a nap on the couch after work around 8pm. I'll fall asleep for a couple of hours and wake up on my own. When I do wake up I feel like I'd ...
1
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1answer
49 views
What are some of the most effective exercises to build grip/forearm strength?
so I have been working for strength only exercise with dumbbell wrist curls, both ways, pinch gripping, etc.
I have yet to see much from it. My grip is still chartin just around the average, ...
5
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2answers
113 views
How to make a swimming goggle fog free?
Do I have to buy new one every 2-3 months to swim fog free? Is there a way to protect the anti-fog feature for long times?
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2answers
84 views
How to increase speed in freestyle kicks?
I swim 2 km or more per day and 4 days a week.
In that distance I use the kickboard and do freestyle kicks (200 m). It takes around 120 second to complete every 50 m in that kick session.
Can ...
0
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1answer
50 views
What amount of excess calories, and in what proportion of macro-nutrients, is most effective to bulk up while doing Starting Strength?
My ultimate goal, as detailed in this question, is to "build sufficient strength to do standard powerlifts (squats/presses/deadlifts) in multiples of bodyweight - e.g DL 3x my body weight, Squat 2x my ...
2
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1answer
141 views
Building strength with Spondylosis (L5-S1 degeneration)
I realize YANMD but I've been frustrated with my lack of progress. About two years ago I was finally struggling enough with my back pain (difficulty standing for long periods, pain when lying flat, ...
1
vote
1answer
41 views
Muscle imbalances related to indoor rock climbing/bouldering and ways to fix them
Ive read that most climbers have a lot of muscle imbalances, including some that affect proper posture.
Is that true?
What muscles are imbalanced?
How do those imbalances affect posture?
How to fix ...
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2answers
169 views
What are the endocrinological benefits of holistic rest in bodybuilding?
It's common knowledge that bodybuilders need rest after a workout to rebuild muscle. Everyone advises localized rest. That is, you should give a particular muscle at least 48 hours of rest before ...
5
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1answer
102 views
Simple tests to detect muscle imbalances between quads and hamstrings
Are there any simple tests you can do at home to check if you have some muscle imbalances between hamstrings and quads? I.e. to test if your quads are too weak compared to your hamstrings or the other ...
1
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2answers
83 views
Bodyweight exercises to increase legs strength
This year I have returned to alpine skiing and found myself relatively fit for quite intensive skiing session (up to 10 runs per hour for 3-4 hours straight twice a day for 5 days) except for two ...
8
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5answers
823 views
Can I run barefeet on asphalt?
Can I run barefoot on asphalt concrete to the nearest park (1km) without damaging my feet? I'd do this every other day.
I've been running 2-5km three times a week for a year running barefeet, except ...
1
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0answers
53 views
How to train muscle which goes from buttocks to the waist?
This year I have returned to alpine skiing and found myself relatively fit for quite intensive skiing session (up to 10 runs per hour for 3-4 hours straight twice a day for 5 days) except for two ...
2
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0answers
53 views
Can I do cardio exercises after an appendicitis operation? [closed]
I got operated on 3rd of January this year (it was an appendicitis operation). The surgery was open. Now its been more than 3 months and I have putted on a lot of weights.
I just wanted to do cardio ...
2
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2answers
103 views
Lose weight or Gain Muscle?
My long term goal would be to lose about 10 kg of fat, but I would also like to gain more muscle mass. I am about to begin a training program.
I have seen on this forum that it is difficult to lose ...
2
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2answers
64 views
Why is the single leg deadlift stiff-legged?
I'm wondering why is the single leg version of the deadlift is usually performed with stiff legs. For instance, exrx.net and most of the youtube videos that teach the single leg deadlift show it with ...
3
votes
1answer
121 views
Prevent Injuries At Home Gym on Carpet
I have started some exercise programs at home such as P90X and Insanity. However, I have found that working out on my carpet has proven to be difficult in a number of ways. For example, when jumping ...
1
vote
1answer
120 views
Bodyweight strength training
Normally I'd be following a typical freeweight strength training program, like Stronglifts 5x5, but lately I have found the necessity to go to a gym is a bit of a problem. Also, I will be leaving for ...
